Ubisoft is testing Teammates, a first-person shooter with AI companions that respond to voice commands. The demo comes as the company struggles with layoffs and questions about its future direction. This follows their previous AI NPC experiments shown at GDC 2024.
Leadership expert Helen Dewar calls Warren Buffett’s exit “leadership at its most selfless.” His methodical handoff to Greg Abel and decision to “go quiet” create a powerful blueprint for successful CEO transitions that puts the organization first.
The FCC has eliminated cybersecurity rules requiring telecom companies to secure their networks against unauthorized access. This comes after Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon compromised over 200 US telecommunications providers. The vote fell along party lines with Democratic commissioner Anna Gom
Microsoft is rolling out a new “Ask M365 Copilot” feature directly in Windows 11 File Explorer. The tool lets users query AI about files without opening them. Despite user backlash, Microsoft continues its aggressive AI integration across the operating system.
Two fusion physicists from Madison University have secured Y Combinator backing for Zephyr Fusion, which aims to build compact fusion reactors in orbit. They claim space’s vacuum environment makes fusion easier and cheaper than Earth-based approaches. The technology could enable megawatt-scale power
The Chinese manufacturer behind most global Bitcoin mining machines is under federal investigation for potential national security threats. Bitmain’s equipment near US military installations raised alarms about remote manipulation vulnerabilities from China.
Ubisoft just reported surprisingly strong first-half earnings with Q2 net bookings hitting $566.7 million, beating expectations by nearly $47 million. The company also confirmed its $1.2 billion Tencent deal for Vantage Studios and teased a major Creative Houses restructuring coming early next year.
Spotify is making it easier than ever to switch from other music streaming services by allowing seamless playlist transfers. Premium users will also get new features like SongDNA and “About the song” for deeper musical insights. This move comes as streaming services compete fiercely for subscribers
Intel continues pushing hard on Linux graphics driver improvements with their latest Compute Runtime update. The new release brings significant performance optimizations while preparing for future hardware support.
Microsoft is expanding its Xbox full screen experience beyond the Ally X to all Windows 11 handhelds. The update transforms Windows into a controller-friendly interface that works across Steam, Epic, and Game Pass. This could signal Microsoft’s broader PC gaming ambitions.
